Office for Witness Protection — Legislation
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Witness Protection and Services Act, 1998 (Act 112 of 1998)
The full text of the Act that provides protection and support services to witnesses in criminal proceedings.
- Who it is for
- witnesses, legal aid providers, prosecutors, law enforcement
- How to act on it
- Select 'View Document' from the legislation page.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Witness Protection and Services Act, 1998 (Act 112 of 1998) View Document
PAIA Manual for NPA
A manual detailing how the National Prosecution Authority implements the Promotion of Access to Information Act. Published on 2021-12-01.
- Who it is for
- NPA staff, applicants, legal advisors, public information officers
- How to act on it
- Click on 'VIEW DOCUMENT' next to the entry in the legislation section.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2021-12-01 PAIA Manual for NPA VIEW DOCUMENT
Supreme Court Decree, 1990 (Ciskei) Amendment Act, 2011 (Act 16 of 2001)
The amendment to the Ciskei Supreme Court Decree, enacted in 2011. It is available for public viewing on the NPA website.
- Who it is for
- constitutional lawyers, legal historians, judicial officials
- How to act on it
- Access the legislation page and click 'View Document'.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Supreme Court Decree, 1990 (Ciskei) Amendment Act, 2011 (Act 16 of 2001) View Document
PAIA Application Form
A form used to request access to personal information held by the National Prosecution Authority under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). It is available for download or use via the NPA website.
- Who it is for
- individuals seeking access to their own records held by the NPA
- How to act on it
- Go to the legislation page and click 'VIEW DOCUMENT' on the PAIA Application Form entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2025-09-01 PAIA Application Form
Corporate ADMR—Annexure A Part 51
A corporate document related to administrative management reporting, specifically Annexure A Part 51, dated 2025-03-05. It is accessible via the NPA’s legislation portal.
- Who it is for
- internal NPA staff, compliance officers, auditors
- How to act on it
- Access the legislation page and click 'View Document' next to the entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2025-03-05 Corporate ADMR—Annexure A Part 51 View Document
Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act, 2002 (Act 27 of 2002)
The full text of the Rome Statute Implementation Act, which enables South Africa to comply with international criminal justice obligations.
- Who it is for
- diplomats, international law experts, prosecutors, judges
- How to act on it
- Click on 'View Document' from the legislation list.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act, 2002 (Act 27 of 2002) View Document
Mckinsey Summary April 2026
A summary document related to McKinsey, published on 2026-04-28. It can be viewed online through the NPA's legislation portal.
- Who it is for
- members of the public, researchers, legal professionals
- How to act on it
- Visit the NPA legislation page and click on 'VIEW DOCUMENT' next to the entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2026-04-28 Mckinsey Summary April 2026 VIEW DOCUMENT
Annexure A PART 51 Corporate ADRM
A corporate document related to alternative dispute resolution management, dated 2024-04-19. It is available for viewing on the NPA website.
- Who it is for
- NPA internal staff, compliance teams, legal advisors
- How to act on it
- Navigate to the legislation section and select 'VIEW DOCUMENT' for the entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2024-04-19 Annexure A PART 51 Corporate ADRM VIEW DOCUMENT
Court Papers
A collection of court-related documents available for viewing on the NPA website. This listing was last updated on 2022-03-31.
- Who it is for
- legal professionals, journalists, members of the public
- How to act on it
- Go to the legislation page and select 'View All' to access the full set.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2022-03-31 Court Papers View All
Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act, 1986 (Act 97 of 1986)
The full text of the Act transferring powers and duties from the State President, as amended. Available since 2021-11-22.
- Who it is for
- constitutional lawyers, historians, government officials
- How to act on it
- Click on 'View Document' in the legislation section.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act, 1986 (Act 97 of 1986) View Document
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
The full text of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, available in English. Published on 2021-11-22.
- Who it is for
- judges, lawyers, police, prosecutors, defendants
- How to act on it
- Select 'View Document (Eng)' from the legislation page.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977) View Document (Eng)
Court Order Granted in Terms of Section 23 of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004 (Act 33 of 2004) (Pocdatara Act)
A court order issued under the Pocdatara Act, dated 2025-02-17. It is publicly available through the NPA’s legislation section.
- Who it is for
- legal professionals, media, public interested in national security matters
- How to act on it
- Visit the legislation page and click 'View Document' on the relevant entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2025-02-17 Court Order Granted in Terms of Section 23 of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004 (Act 33 of 2004) (Pocdatara Act)
Supreme Court Act, 1959 (Act 59 of 1959)
The full text of the Supreme Court Act, 1959, governing the structure and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in South Africa.
- Who it is for
- judges, lawyers, legal scholars, constitutional experts
- How to act on it
- Click on 'View Document' on the legislation page.
- Closes
- 22 November 2021
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2021-11-22 Supreme Court Act, 1959 (Act 59 of 1959) View Document
Prosecution Policy
The official prosecution policy of the National Prosecution Authority, updated on 2023-07-13. It outlines guidelines for prosecutorial conduct and decision-making.
- Who it is for
- prosecutors, legal practitioners, judiciary, public officials
- How to act on it
- Access the legislation page and click 'VIEW DOCUMENT' on the entry.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2023-07-13 Prosecution Policy VIEW DOCUMENT
Protected Disclosure Act 26 of 2000
The full text of the Protected Disclosure Act 26 of 2000, available for viewing on the NPA website. This law protects individuals who report wrongdoing within organisations.
- Who it is for
- public servants, whistleblowers, legal professionals, government agencies
- How to act on it
- Navigate to the legislation section and select 'VIEW DOCUMENT' under the act.
The document's recorded date is 22 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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2025-12-13 Protected Disclosure Act 26 of 2000 VIEW DOCUMENT
Facts
Reference
https://www.npa.gov.za/legislation
Key Takeaways
- site: NPA legislation page
- acts listed: Protected Disclosure Act 26 of 2000; PAIA; Rome Statute Act 2002; Witness Protection Act 1998; Transfer of Powers Act 1986; Supreme Court Decree (Ciskei) 1990 amendments; Supreme Court Act 1959
- dates: 2026-04-28; 2025-12-13; 2025-09-01; 2025-02-17; 2024-04-19; 2023-07-13; 2022-03-31; 2021-11-22
- document type: View Document / View all
- context: National Prosecution Authority (NPA) - Legislation section
- location: NPA website
- purpose: access to legal acts and related documents
Dates
Closing Date
22 November 2021